In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed, and apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise; butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

There's a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there's a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life eternity. In our death a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.--Natalie Sleeth, 1986

ForgivenessWhenever you can, as soon as you can, forgive the other person.

Love solves all???We want to believe that love solves all interpersonal problems, dilutes all differences, dissolves fears and anger, resolves all conflicts and, surrounding us with strength and warmth, will bring us eternal bliss. This has proved no more satisfactory a solution... Even when love is perfect it still is not a total solution to relationship.-- Leo Buscaglia

You can know something in your head, but not in your heart...

I heal, in part, by allowing others to express their love for me. By choosing to invite others into my journey, I move toward health and healing. If I hide from others, I hide from healing...

In some ways, love and grief are much alike. They both have the power to forever change our lives. Just as I must surrender to love, I must surrender to my grief.